Shang Yue
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Post by Shang Yue on Jul 29, 2012 16:38:13 GMT -5
Chikayasu was still running away from his enemies, but now he had reutnred to the road and his unit was about to pass by Chikauji's. The signal to fire was given, and the archers followed it instantly. The Miyoshi troops were still returning from the woods, and Chikayasu thought it would be very effective a rain of arrows at that moment, even though it was a very obvious strategy.
But what really caught his eye was the movement near the fort. Could his brother have arrived? The banners were too far away to recognize, but he could sense Motochika's presence. If he was indeed there, then Iyo had been subdued successfully, and they were one step closer to unifying Shikoku under their banner. He was very disappointed with himself, as he couldn't even secure a simple victory without his brother. He needed to get out of his shadow, and show the world that Chikayasu Kösokabe exists, but at the same time it was too dangerous to do anything rash. He reluctantly sent a messenger to the city, ordering him to search for his lord and inform him of his position.
Chikauji exchanged a hard look with his father as the latter's unit passed by his. He knew that Chikayasu was the kind of guy that wanted to get things done as quickly as possible, and unfortunately this wasn't possible in this battle. The Miyoshi were putting up a tough fight, but Chikauji was determined to do anything for his father. Anything for his family. Thus he took the decision of personally scout the banners, bringing his archers with him and moving in the direction of the city. A small portion of archers stood behind firing at the enemy unit at any opportunity. His father would be endangered by that move, but he felt it was the right thing to do. Ah, the always independent Chikauji Kösokabe. Old times were returning, but it was for the greater good.
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Post by Simon on Aug 5, 2012 17:42:15 GMT -5
OOC: Unable to post right now due to time, but Motochika will continue as outlined in the plans sent before hols with the ambush units getting into position and sending word to Chikayasu so he can take enemy there, while Siege unit continues orders.
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Post by Admin on Aug 5, 2012 17:52:29 GMT -5
Turn Results: Kosokabe is heading with the archers to the fort, while Chikauji holds off the Miyoshi with the Ashigaru. Motochika siege party has successfully completed both the pits and the ramp is set up on the wall of the fort. While he attempted to lure the Miyoshi army towards him however, they are distracted by Chikauji's units with the Ashigaru. Kosokabe arrives to meet Motochika this turn.
Troop Counts: Chosokabe Banner-
Chikayasu Kosokabe- 593 Archers
Chikauji- 2,922 Ashigaru
Reinforcements: Chosokabe Motochika- 5,656 Ashigaru, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 497 ninja
Siege Party- 1 Siege Ramp, 300 Engineers, 260 Archers, 500 Ashigaru
Miyoshi Banner- Miyoshi- 4,187 Ashigaru
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Post by Simon on Aug 6, 2012 8:13:02 GMT -5
Everything was going according to plan. He oversaw the work done by the pits and prepared himself for the Miyoshi, while a report came in that the siege party had done as ordered. No doubt the Siege Party would be entering the fort now to capture Awa and send word to the Miyoshi. With the city fallen, the Miyoshi would have failed in defending their city, and with themselves surrounded by the banners of the Chosokabe, they needed to value their lives rather than the flag they held up, which meant nothing once the task was done, for the siege party was ordered to rejoin the main unit infront of the castle once their task was done, and then prepare themselves for the arrival of the Miyoshi.
However, when they saw banners approach, hoping it was banners of the Miyoshi, they instead saw their own banners, meaning that they could fall into the pits made for the Miyoshi instead. His ninja were hiding in the forest and his archers had their arrows at the ready, his ashigaru all lined up with him for the lure to work, yet any movements they make would be risky now, and could give away the position of the pit.
He turned to the ashigaru beside him and sighed, "Report to the commander of the unit heading towards us, tell them, that they are ordered to keep their distance, and to lure the enemy towards me. Once achieved, they are to scatter so I remain the target". The Ashigaru nodded, as the message was carried to the approaching commander.
He then turned to another, "Report to our siege party, that once Awa is taken, I want our banners waving high", as the Ashigaru nodded as the order was taken to the siege party. Motochika did not wish to rush things, but from the fact he had his forces leaving battle towards him, meant that aid was surely needed.
When he first arrived, he had sent 2000 Ashigaru to take position and prepare to ambush, but until the Miyoshi were either drawn towards them, or drawn away, they could not act, once the Miyoshi are lured either way, the ambush units will either ambush or join the Kosokabe's contingent in chasing up the rear.
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Post by Admin on Aug 7, 2012 16:00:12 GMT -5
Shang Yue is having personal issues and can not post. However, he was gracious enough to pm me.
Turn Results: Kosokabe and Chikauji have begun a full retreat towards the fort, with the enemy nipping at their heals. Upon getting closer to the fort the Chosokabe Archers open fire. Being that they are 'the' best archers in Japan, no friendly fire happens. The fort, originally owned by Miyoshi, is now captured by Chosokabe Motochika. While his ambush forces in the woods, ambush, the Miyoshi forces and pincer them between the Chosokabe Archers, retreating Kosokabe and Chikauji and the ambushing force laid by Motochika.
Troop Counts: Chosokabe Banner-
Chikayasu Kosokabe- 593 Archers
Chikauji- 2,918 Ashigaru
Reinforcements: Chosokabe Motochika- 5,656 Ashigaru, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 497 ninja
Siege Party- 1 Siege Ramp, 300 Engineers, 260 Archers, 500 Ashigaru
Miyoshi Banner- Miyoshi- 4,003 Ashigaru
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Post by Simon on Aug 7, 2012 17:32:58 GMT -5
All had been brought together. With the enemy lured, and pincered, and with their flags surrounding them, both among his army, his brothers' unit, and the castle, morale was at a low. With Awa captured, Siege Party joins Main Army, before Motochika then outstretxhes both his arms so he was clearly seen, "Awa is ours! Now let us finish this!", before ordering his engineers to surround where the pit had been built to avoid friendly units from falling in, while the army divides as it goes round till unifying again at the other end, though Chosokabe Archers remain in a ranged position.
Part of the saddle on Motochika's horse, was like little stands where his feet were. Motochika used such stands to hold himself up as he stood up, raised his shamisen and then strummed, before bellowing, "All those of the Chosokabe...Cease fire and maintain defensive positions", giving the Miyoshi a moment's breathing space. However, Motochika had no intention of making them comfortable.
His attention, with his eyes glowing, turned to the Miyoshi in the middle, "You have ALL failed. It was YOUR duty to defend Awa, but now Awa is lost, and now you are surrounded by my army", it was always nice to rub people's faults a little, "I am Motochika, Lord of the Chosokabe, Ruler of all Shikoku. I offer you this. Surrender, live, and make amends, or fall and I will make sure that it is written in History for the eyes of millions, and millions to come, of your failures". Actions: If surrender, all enter castle. If do not surrender, archers will fire (avoiding friendly fire) while Ashigaru surround Miyoshi and hidden Ninja move to Archers away from the main conflict
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Post by Admin on Aug 7, 2012 20:18:09 GMT -5
Turn Results: The Miyoshi forces seeing their utter failure decide to throw their weapons at their feet and surrender. Their fates would be left to the Chosokabe, which would undoubtedly subjugate them into their own forces. Chosokabe have claimed Awa and with this they have claimed all of Shikoku!
Troop Counts: Chosokabe Banner-
Chikayasu Kosokabe- 593 Archers
Chikauji- 2,918 Ashigaru
Reinforcements: Chosokabe Motochika- 5,656 Ashigaru, 500 Chosokabe Archers, 497 ninja
Siege Party- 1 Siege Ramp, 300 Engineers, 260 Archers, 500 Ashigaru
Miyoshi Banner- Miyoshi- 4,003 Ashigaru
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